Tajikistan to Host 45th Green Climate Fund Board Meeting in Dushanbe
Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: Tajikistan will host the 45th meeting of the Governing Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in Dushanbe from June 25 to July 2, 2026, marking a significant international event focused on climate finance and sustainable development.
Preparations for the high-level gathering were reviewed during a meeting of the organizing committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sulaimon Ziyozoda.
The upcoming session is expected to bring together representatives from GCF member countries, international organizations, financial institutions and climate experts to discuss key issues related to climate financing, sustainable development initiatives and international cooperation in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
Officials noted that the decision to hold the meeting in Tajikistan reflects growing international recognition of the country’s efforts and initiatives in environmental protection, climate action, water resource management and glacier preservation. They added that the event is expected to provide new opportunities for strengthening cooperation with international development partners and attracting green investments to support sustainable development projects.
Tajikistan has earned broad international support for its global initiatives aimed at promoting water security, climate resilience and glacier conservation, positioning the country as an active advocate for environmental sustainability on the international stage.
Established in 2010 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement, the Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest international climate financing mechanism dedicated to supporting developing countries in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Headquartered in Incheon, Republic of Korea, the fund finances projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, expand renewable energy capacity and strengthen resilience against climate-related impacts such as droughts, floods, rising sea levels and glacier melt.
The Green Climate Fund is governed by a 24-member board and led by Executive Director Mafalda Duarte. Its global portfolio exceeds $20 billion and encompasses more than 300 projects aimed at advancing climate action and sustainable development worldwide.
The Dushanbe meeting is expected to further strengthen international cooperation on climate issues and highlight the importance of mobilizing financial resources to support developing countries in their transition toward a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
